Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14764 · Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340-300 Airplanes
Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340-300 Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340-300 airplanes, certificated in any category; all serial numbers; except for airplanes which have received both Airbus Modification 47249 and Airbus Modification 53383 in production.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340-300 airplanes. This AD requires replacing the attachment landing assemblies of certain blow- down panels of the wing leading edges with new, improved landing assemblies. This AD results from several reports of full or partial loss of certain blow-down panels of the wing leading edges during flight. We are issuing this AD to prevent damage to the airplane and hazards to persons or property on the ground.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Within 56 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the landing assemblies of certain blow-down panels of the wing leading edges with new, improved landing assemblies; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3091 (for Model A330 airplanes) or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4100 (for Model A340-200 and A340-300 airplanes), both dated October 25, 2005, as applicable.
Actions done in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletins A330-57-3084 and A330-57-3063, or A340-57-4092 and A340-57-4071, at the revision levels specified in Table 1 of this AD, as applicable, are considered to be acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD. After the effective date of this AD, only Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3091 or A340-57-4100; both dated October 25, 2005; as applicable, may be used.
| Airbus Service Bulletin | Revision | Effective date |
|---|---|---|
| A330-57-3063 | 01 | July 23, 2004. |
| A330-57-3063 | Original | July 12, 2001. |
| A330-57-3084 | 01 | February 17, 2006. |
| A330-57-3084 | Original | December 14, 2004. |
| A340-57-4071 | 02 | September 10, 2004. |
| A340-57-4071 | 01 | July 23, 2004. |
| A340-57-4071 | Original | July 12, 2001. |
| A340-57-4092 | 01 | February 17, 2006. |
| A340-57-4092 | Original | December 14, 2004. |
